I agree Jade, I was expecting 'Dangerous' to be the next single but I'm over the moon about 'I Dare You' getting single status instead.

 

We're halfway through the year and this album remains one of my 2017 highlights. I initially listened to it with the mindset of picking out one or two songs that I liked, yet I found myself drawn back to the album time and time again. The vocals are heavenly and I love picking up on little quirks in the production with each listen; such a peaceful, therapeutic body of music that I can listen to first thing before I even get out of bed or late at night to help me wind down. The now three singles are top notch, with 'Replica' and 'Test Me' really shining through as highlights too (early faves of 'Dangerous' and 'Performance' also remain up there). In fact, it's quite hard to pick out highlights in a way because I find myself beginning to list the full album! I feel I should definitely delve into their past work.

I would highly recommend their first two albums Liam! This album clearly has more Jamie xx solo work influence in the production, but if you enjoy the peaceful element then the previous two have that in bucketloads. 'I See You' is still my favourite album of the year :heart: 'Melodrama' is the only thing that has ran it close. I prefer this album to 'Coexist' (although my favourite song by them 'Angels' is on that album), but their self titled is my favourite still so this slots nicely in the middle.

Finally got round to buying this today - on vinyl, of course. Such a beautiful package; I love the little message on the inner sleeve where you have to use the other mirrored side of the sleeve to read it. Was quite surprised to see a CD fall out the sleeve too, I suppose that is meant to be in there? :lol:

 

The guy at the counter was talking to me about The xx and it turns out we share the exact same sentiments towards the band - we couldn't really get into much of their earlier stuff but were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves really loving the music on this album.

 

Yeh got a free cd on Major Lazers last vinyl!

Confirmed this evening on Radio 1 that Dangerous is the next single!

They seem to be on point with the single choices this era; Dangerous was an immediate hightlight for me. Would be great if they could have a minor success with it but I'm sure they'll deliver with the visuals regardless.

Have to echo that the single choices this era have been on point! I actually thought 'Dangerous' would be chosen as single #3 but 'I Dare You' was a fine choice anyway.

 

P.s. Harry just showed me their JT Live Lounge cover and I'm in love :wub:

 

Their singles this era have been flawless :wub: I am also very much in love with their live lounge cover!

Absolutely gorgeous Live Lounge set. I particularly liked their throwback choice of "Angels" instead of the predictable "Islands".

Such a good band/album easily my fav of the year and it was out on the first proper week of the year too - second year in a row that has happened - Mystery Jets in 2016!

Jamie xx has remixed On Hold *.*

 

It will be available on an exclusive 12" vinyl with the Four Tet Remix of A Violent Noise, out on October 20th

 

Ooh I really like the sound of Jamie xx's remix of 'On Hold'! So dreamy. :wub:

The xx have always been one of my favorites! Amazing...